Govone in the morning: unhurried Christmas markets
How to plan a weekend at the Christmas markets in Govone, in the Roero: the best times to avoid the crowds, visiting the Savoy castle and the trattorie in the village.

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How to plan a weekend at the Christmas markets in Govone, in the Roero: the best times to avoid the crowds, visiting the Savoy castle and the trattorie in the village.
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